A LOOK AT OUR NATION'S HIGHWAYS: LINKING TRANSPORTATION AND RECREATION

This booklet contains examples of creative design solutions that promote recreational uses near highway projects. These projects were accomplished by State and local governments in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Walking/bicycle trails, golf courses, and easy access to parks and scenic vistas are among these innovative solutions that enhance the environment and improve the quality of life for all citizens. These examples illustrate how opportunities were sought to maximize the resources of highway projects and recreational facilities. The recreational facilities were designed to be fully integrated into the surrounding environment. Interested parties were involved before major decisions were finalized and the needs of all were addressed. The safety of pedestrians and bicyclists was an important part of the highway design.

• Corporate Authors:

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 9 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bicycling; Environmental impacts; Highway design; Highways; Improvements; Innovation; Interest groups; Parks; Pedestrian safety; Reconstruction; Recreational facilities; Scenic highways; Traffic safety; Trails
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bicycle safety; Golf courses
• Subject Areas: Design; Environment; Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; Terminals and Facilities; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00666268
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-PD-94-017
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 26 1994 12:00AM